Title :
The evolution of power electronics
Author :
Wilson, Thomas G.
Author_Institution :
Wilmore Electron. Co. Inc., Hillsborough, NC, USA
fDate :
5/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Distinctive attributes of power electronics equipment are high power capability, controllability and static switching to meet the goals of high efficiency and high dependability. Aspects of the early history of power electronics are traced from magnetic amplifiers, thyratrons, and ignitrons to power semiconductors
Keywords :
AC-AC power convertors; AC-DC power convertors; DC-AC power convertors; DC-DC power convertors; history; magnetic amplifiers; mercury arc rectifiers; power electronics; power semiconductor devices; thyratrons; AC-AC power conversion; AC-DC power conversion; DC-AC power conversion; DC-DC power conversion; controllability; high efficiency; high power capability; ignitrons; magnetic amplifiers; power electronics equipment; power electronics evolution; power semiconductors; static switching; thyratrons; Controllability; History; Magnetic semiconductors; Power amplifiers; Power conversion; Power electronics; Power engineering and energy; Power semiconductor switches; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Thyratrons;
Journal_Title :
Power Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
